New Providence Roundhouse IA

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New Providence Roundhouse IA New Providence Roundhouse is a Community-based Organization built in 1936 as a WPA project. It was the first round gym of its size in Iowa.

The New Providence Roundhouse was constructed in 1936 as a WPA project under the first appropriation of federal dollars at an approximate cost of $27,000. (Yale, Iowa has a very small round gym built in 1932.) This two story structure is constructed of a double wall of 13 inch hollow tile blocks with brick exterior. The diameter is 85 feet. The upper floor holds the basketball court (72 x 38 ft.), the bleachers, and stage. The dome roof is about 35 feet at its highest point and requires no supporting pillars, being constructed with steel beams. The stage is fully equipped with footlights and colored border lights. The wooden bleachers, which come right to the edge of the basketball court originally seated 300. The lower level, completed in 1937, includes the boys’ and girls’ locker rooms, music room, lunch room, kitchen and restrooms. Being the most modern gym of that time in the area, New Providence hosted many basketball tournaments. Not only was the building used for sport events, but also for music, drama, graduation exercises, and community events. After serving the community for 50 years as part of the school facility, the Roundhouse is now being maintained as a community center by Renewal Community, Inc.

10/05/2026
09/18/2026

Thank you to everyone that attended our Labor Day Omelet Breakfast!! We loved seeing you all!

UPCOMING EVENT: Carnival and Costume Parade - October 24th at 6:30PM. More reminders to follow as we get closer to that date.

09/03/2026

Reminder: Omelet and Pancake Breakfast on Labor Day! 7AM-10AM @ The Roundhouse.

Join us for our Labor Day Omelet and Pancake Breakfast!
08/10/2026

Join us for our Labor Day Omelet and Pancake Breakfast!

Happy 4th of July!!!
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July!!!

Yes, we are having our omelet and pancake breakfast on Memorial Day. Looking forward to serving you!
05/12/2026

Yes, we are having our omelet and pancake breakfast on Memorial Day. Looking forward to serving you!

03/18/2026

Are you gathering together with family for Easter? Have you out grown your home for hosting family? The Roundhouse has you covered! Reach out if you are interested in renting the Roundhouse this Easter!

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104 N Main Avenue
New Providence, IA
50206

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(641) 497-5398

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